Cara N. Ludwig

Partner

301 Hillsborough Street
Suite 1400
Raleigh, NC 27603

T 919.329.3819

cara.ludwig@nelsonmullins.com

Cara is an experienced healthcare transactional attorney known for her results-oriented approach and emphasis on helping clients achieve their ultimate goals. With over a decade of experience, Cara has become a trusted advisor to many healthcare entities and individual providers in matters ranging from day-to-day operational compliance to multi-party transactions. Her no-nonsense approach guides clients through the practical aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other contractual arrangements, as well as HIPAA, Stark law, and Anti–Kickback Statute compliance. In addition, Cara has worked with hospitals in addressing a broad range of issues relating to hospital and medical staff bylaws and policies, practitioner credentialing, privileging, and peer review matters.

through the practical aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other contractual arrangements, as well as HIPAA, Stark law, and Anti–Kickback Statute compliance. In addition, Cara has worked with hospitals in addressing a broad range of issues relating to hospital and medical staff bylaws and policies, practitioner credentialing, privileging, and peer review matters.

Education

Washington and Lee University School of Law, JD (2013)
Wellesley College, BA (2010)

Admissions

North Carolina
West Virginia

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The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Health Care Law (2023–2026)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026)
N.C. Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Writing Competition winner (2021)

Professional Activities

American Health Law Association
North Carolina State Bar
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina Society of Healthcare Attorneys
Wake County Bar Association
West Virginia State Bar

Community

Guardian Ad Litem volunteer for abused and neglected children (2013 – present)
Member, The Gathering Community Church (2017 – present)

Overview

Cara is an experienced healthcare transactional attorney known for her results-oriented approach and emphasis on helping clients achieve their ultimate goals. With over a decade of experience, Cara has become a trusted advisor to many healthcare entities and individual providers in matters ranging from day-to-day operational compliance to multi-party transactions. Her no-nonsense approach guides clients... through the practical aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other contractual arrangements, as well as HIPAA, Stark law, and Anti–Kickback Statute compliance. In addition, Cara has worked with hospitals in addressing a broad range of issues relating to hospital and medical staff bylaws and policies, practitioner credentialing, privileging, and peer review matters.